- Focus: Introduce core learning design principles, emphasize learner-centric approaches, set clear learning objectives, and provide initial hands-on experience with Tally.so.
- Rationale: Starting with foundational concepts ensures participants build a strong theoretical base before diving into practical application. Introducing Tally.so early allows for progressive skill development. The focus on learner analysis and objectives aligns with effective instructional design principles, ensuring content is relevant and purposeful for the target youth audience.
- Activities:
- Session 1 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
- Welcome & Orientation Icebreaker
- Fun activity: “Design Your Meme” → each participant shares a meme or GIF that represents how they feel starting the bootcamp.
- What is Learning Design?
- 5-minute story/example: Show a short Tally.so course to spark curiosity.
- Simplified ADDIE Model
- Interactive Poll: Ask, “Which step do you think is hardest: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate?”
- Hands-On Persona: Understand your learners
- Participants fill in for their target learner (15–18 y/o peer).
- Quick pair-share to compare personas.
- Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
- Theme & Topic Selection
- Choose 1 well-being theme and brainstorm 3–5 topics.
- Record choices in a shared progress tracker (Asana).
- Persona Refinement
- Add 1–2 quotes or real-life insights (from friends/siblings) to enrich the persona.
- Session 2 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
- Bloom’s Taxonomy Objectives Mini-Game
- Show 3 example objectives → participants vote if they are good or not.
- “Understand the causes of climate change.” ❌ (Vague, not measurable — “understand” is too broad)
- “List three healthy ways to manage exam stress.” ✅ (Clear, measurable, appropriate)
- “Appreciate the importance of teamwork in sports.” ❌ (Not measurable; “appreciate” is tricky to assess)
- Drafting Objectives Workshop
- Each writes 2–3 objectives for Course 1.
- Facilitator gives live feedback (e.g., “make it measurable”).
- Tally.so Basics Demo
- Build a mini-poll together: “Which well-being theme excites you most?”
- Highlight text input, multiple choice, and ratings.
- Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
- Refine Objectives
- Finalize 2–3 clear objectives.
- Tally.so Structure Draft
- Add intro text, 1–2 questions, and a placeholder for content.
- Upload link in shared tracker for peer visibility.
- Provide template: Learner Persona: My Target Teen
Team Tasks:
- Facilitator: Lead icebreakers, introduce ADDIE, run persona activity.
- Participants: Complete Persona Starter Kit; brainstorm topics; create first Tally.so form.
- Support: Share progress tracker (Asana/Google Doc). Supporting Tools: Persona Starter Kit Template, Progress Tracker, Tally.so basics guide. Presentation/Output: Persona draft + Bloom’s taxonomy objectives
Revised to run Bootcamp:
Week 1: Foundations of Learning Design & Tally.so Basics
- Focus: Introduce core learning design principles, explore key design tools, create learner personas, draft SMART objectives, and begin using Tally.so.
- Rationale: Establishing foundational concepts builds confidence and sets up participants to design purposeful, relevant microlearning experiences for youth. Starting with personas and objectives grounds their course in empathy and intention.
- Activities:
- Session 1 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
- Welcome & Icebreaker: Meme Your Feeling
- Participants choose a GIF on Giphy to express how they feel and post it on a shared Canva whiteboard.
- Overview of Tools
- Introduce: Tally.so, Notion, Slack, Asana – explain how each will support their learning and collaboration.
- What is Learning Design?
- Short story + visual: how learning design impacts real lives and careers.
- ADDIE Model Introduction
- Explain steps: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate.
- Interactive poll: "Which step do you think is hardest?"
- Why ADDIE matters: manage projects, support innovation, and collaboration.
- Learner Persona Activity
- Use the template Learner Persona: My Target Teen.
- Quick pair-share and feedback using the "3 Yes Rule": Is it true? Is it polite? Is it necessary?
- Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
- Theme & Topic Selection
- Choose one well-being theme from Notion.
- Record the selected topic in the shared Asana progress tracker.
- Persona Refinement
- Add 1–2 real quotes from friends or siblings to make the personas authentic.
- Session 2 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
- Bloom’s Taxonomy Objective Mini-Game
- Show 3 objective examples (e.g., "Understand climate change", "List 3 stress strategies", "Appreciate teamwork").
- Participants vote: Green = strong, Yellow = needs revision, Red = weak.
- Debrief: What makes a strong, measurable objective?
- Drafting SMART Objectives Workshop
- Review Bloom's verbs (slide from taxonomy pyramid).
- Each participant writes 2–3 clear, testable objectives for their course.
- Live feedback from facilitator.
- Tally.so Basics Demo
- Build a mini-poll: "Which well-being theme excites you most?"
- Show how to add: text blocks, multiple choice, rating scale.
- Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
- Refine Objectives
- Finalize 2–3 SMART objectives for Course 1.
- Tally.so Structure Draft
- Add intro text and 1–2 questions based on objectives.
- Upload link in shared Asana board for visibility.